Video tour of Columbine
Below are video clips of Columbine High School taken during a media tour on April 9, 2000. They feature Rick Kaufman, the executive director of communications for Jefferson County Public Schools, talking about renovations to the school and the events of April 20, 1999.
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1) Kaufman talks about general renovations to the school, including the replacement of carpet with tile.
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2) Kaufman talks about the noise of the fire alarms that rang for hours after the attack started.
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3) Kaufman talks about removing visual reminders near the area where teacher Dave Sanders was shot. Quicktime | Real Video
4) Kaufman talks about damage to the cafeteria and the efforts at renovation. Quicktime | Real Video
5) Kaufman talks about plans for the new library. Quicktime | Real Video
6) Kaufman talks about cosmetic renovations to the outside of the school, including the student entrance where the killers began their assault. Quicktime | Real Video